Building protective structures to halt a receding shoreline benefits only a few stakeholders and seriously degrades or destroys natural beaches.

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Building protective structures such as seawalls, groynes, and breakwaters can interrupt natural sand movements and prevent beaches from replenishing themselves. This can harm marine ecosystem and biodiversity. Additionally, such structures only benefit a few stakeholders, such as property owners and developers, rather than the general public who uses natural beaches for recreation and tourism.

Building Protective Structures to Halt a Receding Shoreline Benefits Only